The Blog: A Nutritionist Eats

"Every party needs a salad," says blogger Emily Dingmann of A Nutritionist Eats. "Whether it's green and leafy or grain-based with vegetables sprinkled in, I always bring a healthy and colorful option to a summer get-together."

Roasted Asparagus & Red Pepper Quinoa Salad

"This popular salad comes together quickly and combines protein-packed quinoa and garbanzo beans with flavorful roasted asparagus and peppers and a lemon-honey vinaigrette. It's simply delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser. I prepare it a few hours ahead or the day before to pack in maximum flavor!"

The Blog: Clara Persis

"Fresh summer produce can't be topped, so when cooking, I really focus on preparing simple dishes that let the ingredients shine on their own," says Clara Artschwager of the blog Clara Persis. "I'll hit the farmer's market for local lettuce and melon, and visit a specialty cheese shop to find a really good feta. The dish contains so few components, it's important to make them high quality."

"I'll make this watermelon and feta salad for a casual summer dinner party. If I'm serving a small group, I'll plate each salad in individual bowls. For a larger party, I'll assemble several platters. Right before I'm ready to serve it, I'll dress it with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice and a bit of flaked sea salt and pepper to finish."

The Blog: Cookie + Kate

"I've been obsessed with slaw ever since I had a life changing mayo-free slaw last summer," says Kathryne Taylor, the voice and recipe developer behind Cookie + Kate. "It was the perfect complement to my veggie burger: Crunchy, light and full of flavor. This slaw offers an Asian spin on that concept."

Asian Brussels Sprout Slaw with Carrots and Almonds

"I love this slaw, which is full of crisp, shredded Brussels sprouts and carrots tossed in a bold honey-soy dressing. It's pretty easy to throw together, especially if you take a shortcut with pre-sliced Brussels sprouts and carrots. I plan on brining this with me to potluck and barbecues this summer—it's vegetarian and gluten free, which means it's a dish that almost anyone can enjoy!"